Time now in North Korea

UTC+09:00 • Asia/Pyongyang (KST)

Your device clock is 734ms behind of the detected local time (Asia/Pyongyang, UTC+09:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

02:21:37
Sunday, August 2, 2026, week 31

Time in North Korea now

North Korea has one official time zone: KST (UTC+09:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in North Korea is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in North Korea?

Official time in North Korea is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in North Korea

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Pyongyang UTC+09:00 Pyongyang, Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong, Namp’o, South Pyongan

List of time zones used in North Korea (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Pyongyang UTC+09:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and North Korea

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and North Korea depends on the region.

  • Pyongyang: 13 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does North Korea use daylight saving time?

No. North Korea does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2018-05-05.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in North Korea?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+9:00 and UTC+9:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does North Korea have?
North Korea has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does North Korea use daylight saving time?
No. North Korea does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert North Korea time

To convert North Korea time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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